The Battle of the M's: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer vs MAC Studio Fix Concealer

The Battle of the M's:

The title is pretty self explanatory as to what I am comparing, right? 

I know one is in the thin liquid form and the other is a thick in the pot form.

But a concealer is a concealer, it should conceal imperfections, right?

So I compared a popular drugstore brand with a popular non drugstore brand.

Instead of noting down individual reviews, I will straight away go to the comparison:

Maybelline is a liquid consistency in the tube form.

MAC is a thick consistency in the pot form.

Maybelline shade pictured here is Light.

MAC is in the shade NW30.

As you can see I have pretty intense dark circles.

On the left I have used Maybelline Fit Me Concealer and on the right side I have used Mac Studio Finish Concealer. 

Not much difference in the coverage.

The Fit Me concealer although the shade says Light, it blended pretty well in my skin tone.

Coverage is medium, but it can be layered without looking cakey. 

Studio Finish gives perfect coverage for under eye dark circles.

Brush is required for the both the concealers to blend perfectly.

The wand in the Fit Me concealer is of no use other than applying. For blending, brush it is.

To be in a budget, Maybelline Fit Me is the perfect fit, but it seems that after a while the concealer gets a little dry, because the application is not as smooth as it used to be when it was new. I bought it a month back. 

Whereas MAC Studio Finish Concealer never loses its charm. I have been using the same pot since 2 years, still hasn't dried up on me and the application is still smooth. For a review on the same, click here.

The Fit Me concealer lasts me a good 4-5 hours, whereas Studio Finish lasts me entire day approx. 8 hours.

Overall, if you can, buy the MAC one because of the staying power and the coverage that it gives.

If you are in a budget, Maybelline Fit Me will do the job of concealing, but you might end up buying it again after 2-3 months.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm 225 in Sultry - Swatches and Quick Review

Revlon has always given us the best lipsticks, comparable to the expensive brands, for a lower price.

Pros:
It is a smooth, moisturizing, matte lip crayon.
Thick crayon like packaging, doesn't require sharpening.
It looks red on some, pink on some, on me it is more like a marsala kind of color.
Highly pigmented, covers up perfectly even highly pigmented lips like mine, glides smoothly, very moisturising, long lasting.
Stays good for 4 hours, leaves a tint after that.
Doesn't require sharpening, which is the best part.

Cons:
A little bulky kinda packaging.
Can get a little drying once it starts fading.

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick - 107 Swatches and a Quick Review

Little late for the review but better late than never.

Overview: A moisturizing matte lipstick in kind of a berry red color.

Pros: Immensely pigmented
         Very moisturizing matte finish
         Smooth application
         Lasts a good 5 hours
         At 6 dollars, the best

Cons: Become patchy after 5 hours, need reapplication
          Can become drying after a while, need well moisturized lips
         

Maybelline Super Stay 14hr Lipstick - Eternal Rose

After using this lipstick I don't know why I was shying away from this brand. Simply amazing!
It's a little glossy, highly pigmented mauve pink shade.
Just perfect for medium to fair skin tones.

A quick review.
Advantages:
Highly pigmented, good color payoff even on pigmented lips.
14 hr lasting, I am not sure but definitely a good 5 hours and also survived breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Moisturising, didn't dry my lips at all.
Does not bleed.
Cheaper than other counterparts.

Disadvantages:
I had to reapply after 5 hours just to maintain the look.
It does however accentuate dry lines.

The last pic is 8 hours after application, no touch ups.

Only two disadvantages, which means it's actually good. Need to get more shades.

Enjoy!

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo - A Quick Review

A quick review on Nyx matte lip cream in Monte Carlo.

Shade: A typical blue red matte lip color.

Pros: Good pigmentation hence good for pigmented lips like mine

Very smooth application

The brush applicator perfect for precision

Does not bleed

Stays for a good 4 hours without touch ups after which it gives a good stain

Stays matte without drying lips

Will suit all skin tones

Costs only 3 dollars

Does not transfer after it dries.

Cons: For it to stay longer than 4 hours, touchup will be required

As with any bottled lipstick, it's tough to reach the bottom when there is still alot, hence a decent amount gets wasted.

Overall: A decent red lip color for those who have a budget but want a decent lipstick with average staying power.

Mac Ruby Woo - swatches & review

'A perfect red for all occasions': should be the tag line for this lipstick.

MAC has always aced with their range of lipsticks.

Matte red can never go out of style and this is the perfect blue red.

From the reviews that I have done, anyone can assume that I am a fan of red lipsticks.

I used to keep on looking for 'That' perfect red. And the search ended when I found this beautiful red.

Without blabbing on how much I love this product, I will skip to the quick review.

Advantages:

A perfect blue tone red.

Makes your teeth look whiter.

Highly opaque, even for pigmented lips.

Lasts for 5 hours without any touch ups after which it gives a nice tint to the lips.

It does not bleed, although you need a liner for that perfect look.

Disadvantages:

Since it is matte finish, it can dry your lips, although I didn't have that trouble since I always scrub and moisturize beforehand ).

Application is a little tedious since it does tug a little. 

Brush application gives the perfect lips you want, but yes with a brush.

The last picture shows how clumsily I applied, but this is directly through the bullet. With brush you can get a perfect application.

Although there are many cons, I still reach out for this lipstick as I can wear this to office and also to a party without bothering about touch ups.

Nicole by OPI Roughles : On What Grounds - A Swatch & Review

My first review on a nail polish!

I actually didn't buy it, i received it in an IPSY bag (March edition).

Its not the usual nail polish that you would expect, well as the name suggests Roughles, it is rough.

If you expect anything smooth, not for you. Neither glossy nor matte, just rough, plain rough!

If its the first time buying a roughles nail paint, you might take a while to get used to it. 

The brush and the consistency are pretty good, after all its OPI.

It has some very minute blackish, brown particles in it.

There is no fallout like you have in glittery nail paints.

Pros:

• One coat shows up decent color. Good opacity.
• Two coats lasted me a full 4 days, and its lasted me these many days its good. ( I wash my hands n number of times)
• A good springy color.
• You don't need a nail art.
• The brush is good and so is the consistency.

Cons:

• Its rough, no matter the extra top coat, it still looks the same.
• You cant do any nail art on it 

    

MAC Fluidline in Dipdown - Review

Today I will be reviewing MAC Fluidline in Dipdown which in simple words is a dark brown gel liner.
 It is so soft, you feel like its a melted chocolate in a small bottle.

What the MAC website says:
Ultra-smooth, Fluidline's gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Goes on “foolproof” with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof. Lines up in a rich array of colours and finishes.

Product review:

Packaging: small, compact,easy to carry in your makeup bag, looks cute :-)

Advantages: multiple uses,soft silky feel while applying, good pigmentation, product lasts long, smudge proof,water proof, waterline safe, stays on the eye for 6-7 hours, does not flake like other long lasting eyeliners, does not dry out (have been using it for 2 years and it still looks the same). 


Disadvantage: Other brand gel liners like L'Oreal and Maybeline which are long lasting, cheaper than MAC,give liner brushes, MAC should also start giving their liner brushes. 


I somehow feel that if the shade had been more dark, no brand could compete with it. 


Fluidline in Dipdown can be used in different ways: 
1. As an eyeliner 
2. On waterline 
3. On eyebrows 
4. As an eyeshadow base 

Layer up the gel liner with a slight touch of black kohl for a soft brown smokey look without the extra effort!


Price Range: U.S $ 15.00
                    INR 1000


It can be used on all skin types.